Arogalea cristifasciella

(Chambers, 1878)
Stripe-backed Arogalea

Sort #: 1121 | P #: 590693.5 | MPG #: 1851 | PFG Page #: 62
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Quercus sp.* (Red Oak Group)
Phenology: Adult: 4/08 to 11/05 (207 records)

Comment: There are two quite separate DNA BINs (>4% distance) for specimens looking like this species (one much rarer than the other), so more research is necessary to clarify the situation.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 259